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Host: What does Early Intervention consist of?
Peggy Halliday: Often, when children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder they are offered Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, sometimes Physical Therapy and these are all good. To have a really appropriate program, a child should also have Behavioral Intervention attitude as well. So, a combination of services is what makes for a best package for a child with autism in order to be the best.
Expert: Peggy Halliday
Program Director for Outreach Services
Peggy Halliday is a board certified associate behavior analyst who has specialized in autism education for the past ten years. She is the Director of Outreach Services at the Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA) in Charlottesville, VA. VIA is a non-profit organization which provides a day school and other resources for families, educators, and other professionals seeking services, training or information about autism More »
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In this video Peggy Halliday will discuss a variety of topics related to autism spectrum disorders. You will learn about the characteristics of autism, how to recognize early warning signs and symptoms of the More »
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